Holland out until August with shoulder injury
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major blow to the Highlanders ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, standout lock Fabian Holland has been confirmed out of action until at least August due to a serious shoulder injury. Holland,...
Four on debut for Chiefs' first game of season
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Jono Gibbes has named four debutants for the Gallagher Chiefs opening Super Rugby Pacific match against the Blues at Eden Park. Included in the squad, Gibbes also announced Luke Jacobson will...
Crusaders team to face the Highlanders in Round One
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been 235 days since your Crusaders last took the field, but that wait ends this week. It’s game week, and come Friday, we will be running...
Super Rugby Pacific expands awards program for 2026
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific will introduce two new major accolades to the end-of-season awards program in 2026, with Rookie of the Year and a Team of the Year to be presented alongside the competition’s...
Anthony Belleau renews contract with Northampton Saints
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that fly‑half Anthony Belleau has signed a contract extension, keeping the French playmaker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Since arriving in Northampton...
Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...
The 6 Nations Shift: Giants fall and Italy rise
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 championship started with a bang. France dominated, England stayed perfect, and Italy pulled off a massive upset. Here is the quick breakdown of the opening weekend. 1. France is the Team to...
Italy announce Team for Scotland clash at the Stadio Olimpico
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his squad to face Scotland on Saturday, 7 February, with kick-off scheduled for 3:10 PM at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The match will be broadcast live on Sky...
Wales announce team for Six Nations opener against England
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play England in the first round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 7 February (kick-off 4.40pm, live on ITV1...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's opening rounds of the Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...
